The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives.
Calgary International Airport has reopened its rebuilt West Runway after a two-year reconstruction project that modernized one of the airport’s two primary runways. The C$200 million ($143 million) project was partly funded by a C$57.5 million federal Airport Critical Infrastructure program grant, with the remaining C$142.5 million financed by Calgary Airports. “We forecast that our passenger volumes could increase up to 40% within the next five years,” Calgary Airports President and CEO Chris Dinsdale says. “Everything we build now is made to meet that moment.” The runway, originally built in 1939, was fully reconstructed to handle heavier aircraft and increased traffic. The project—completed by PCL Construction—reused nearly 2 million liters of water and recycled more than 90% of materials.
Kaunas Airport has doubled its terminal capacity following the opening of a major expansion that increases throughput from 400 to 800 passengers per hour and enables the airport to serve up to 2 million travelers annually. Lithuanian Airports (LTOU) says the project expands the terminal by more than 1.5 times to 4,400 m2 and adds new gates, check-in capacity and modernized systems. The opening marks the completion of a €17.7 million ($20.6 million) project.
Prague Airport has completed a public tender for the construction management contract for an infrastructure project designed to significantly expand peak-time capacity and improve the passenger experience. The winning bid was submitted by a consortium consisting of Hill International, INVIN and Contract Management. The Terminal 2 modernization project includes expanding the terminal building, constructing a new Pier D and renovating Pier C and adjoining areas.
Brazil’s Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor) has secured R$731.6 million ($135 million) in private investment for regional aviation after completing the first auction round of the new AmpliAR program. The bidding assigned new operators to 13 airports across the Northeast and Legal Amazon regions. The program is designed to fold regional airports into existing federal concession contracts. The largest investment allocations will go to Paulo Afonso Airport, slated for R$106.2 million, and Jericoacoara Airport, a major tourism gateway, at R$101.1 million. Other significant commitments include R$80.2 million for Lençóis and R$74.6 million for Vilhena. Upgrades will include runway rehabilitation, terminal modernization and expanded aircraft aprons.
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